Dental Clinic Assistant
Lewis and Clark Community College

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Posting Number20110725Job TitleDental Clinic AssistantClassificationNon-Exempt StaffFLSANon-ExemptRate of Pay$31,545 / Commensurate with ExperienceType of PositionFull-TimeIf Part-Time, specify hours per weekIf Part-Time, specify number of weeksOrganizational UnitHealthSci-Dental HygienePosition Reports To (Title)Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering & MathScope of PositionTo assist the faculty and staff in the operation of the Dental Clinic.Key Measurable Expectations

• Greet, check in and check out patients
• Handle patient payments by cash, check and credit card
• Answer telephone
• Prepare patient chart/records, including accessing and maintaining M-drive records
• Verify and obtain copies of patient information, insurance, identification, and guardianship
• File records
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments
• Maintain patient relationships and provide general customer/patient services
• Assist with matching patients to dental students
• Weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance of sterilizers
• Maintain dental clinic and program supply inventory
• Submit order requisitions for office and clinic supplies
• Accept supply shipments for the dental department
• Reconcile and maintain Clinic billing
• Compile daily, monthly and annual reports
• Compile student clinic attendance and scheduling data
• Assess equipment needs for repair or replacement
• Distribute and collect Quality Assurance charts and forms to clinic dentists
• Replace and update forms in business office and clinic treatment room, and distribute them to faculty, staff and students
• Responsible for applications and updates to maintain provider status for Medicaid dentist
• Responsible for dental plan and State of Illinois database registrations, credentialing/re-credentialing, maintaining updates and attending webinars and conference calls (i.e. MEDI, IMPACT, HFS, DentaQuest, Liberty and Avesis)
• Assist students with front office and clinic access when the clinic is closed
• Laundry, inventory, and dispensing of lab coats and towels
• Train and supervise part-time Dental Clinic Assistant

Minimum Qualifications:

• OSHA and sterilization trained
• Dental front office experience
• Computer experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Dental office management experience
• Dental office software experience, such as Dentrix

Physical DemandsWork HoursMonday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 , Some Evenings Open Date03/25/2024Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsEEO StatementLewis & Clark Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, LCCC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. It is also the policy of the College to prohibit any form of harassment based on an individual's protected status, such as gender, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or other protected group status as defined by law. If interested, please contact the Human Resource Department, Erickson Hall - Room 107.ComplianceIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.


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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Internal Job Posting
   • LC Website
   • Indeed
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   • Chronicle for Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
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   • Social Media
   • Personal Referral
   • Texas A&M - Conservation Job Board
   • Other
2. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
3. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 2-3
   • 4-5
   • 6-7
   • 8+
4. * This position is located in Godfrey, IL. Are you willing to work in Godfrey, IL?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you a SURS annuitant?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Are you an affected SURS annuitant?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Letter of Reference 1
3. Letter of Reference 2
4. Letter of Reference 3
5. Other Document
6. Transcripts
7. HR added document

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